What We Do
Certified Peer Recovery Specialists—people with real‑world recovery experience—offer support, coaching, and connections to help you build a healthier life.
Recovery is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re navigating mental health challenges, substance use recovery, or both, our team walks alongside you with compassion, respect, and hope.
What You'll Get
- One-on-one personalized support
- Group support
- Coping skills and practical strategies
- Community resources and events
- A personalized recovery plan
Why It Helps
- Compassionate support from people who understand recovery first‑hand
- Builds hope, control, and self‑worth
- No financial cost to you
FAQs
A Peer Recovery Specialist is someone with lived experience in mental health, substance use recovery, or both, who is trained to support others through similar challenges.
Peer Specialists offer empathy, encouragement, and practical strategies based on real-life experience. They can also help you navigate resources, accompany you to appointments, and support your personal goals.
No. Peer recovery is non-clinical and focuses on mutual support, while counseling is clinical and treatment based. Many people benefit from having both services at the same time.
We do our best to match you with someone whose experiences and background align with your needs. We have two full-time Peer Recovery Specialists who are ready to support you.
Our Peer Recovery Support is offered at no cost to you.
No. Whether you’re just starting to think about change or have years in recovery, peer support can be beneficial.
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
I oversee the provision of outpatient substance use services, ensuring clients receive high-quality, evidence-based care. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Social Work, with extensive clinical leadership experience.
I am motivated by the opportunity to connect with people and help them access the support they need for recovery. Fun fact: I’m a foster parent and a proud mom to both foster and biological children.
I help people new to recovery navigate resources, offering peer support and encouragement as they take steps toward wellness. I bring personal experience in recovery and a passion for connecting individuals with the support they need.
I am motivated by seeing the progress and resilience in the people I serve and helping spread awareness about mental health and recovery. Outside of work, I love traveling and attending live concerts whenever I can.
As a recovery specialist, I empower and encourage individuals seeking recovery, sharing resources and peer support to help them succeed. I am a Registered Peer Recovery Specialist with lived experience and training in recovery support services.
I consider it an honor to share my experiences with others and see them find strength in their own recovery journeys. Fun fact: I have been a professional jazz bass player for many years!
I serve as a Family Support Partner, bringing both professional training and lived experience to support families impacted by substance use and mental health challenges. With over 13 years in recovery, I am a Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (R-CPRS) and Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist (IFPRS), as well as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Assistant. I hold an Associate’s degree in Human Services from Virginia Peninsula College and will complete my Bachelor’s in Human Services with a concentration in Substance Abuse Counseling at Southern New Hampshire University in May 2026.
I’m passionate about supporting families, breaking stigma, and helping people find hope and healing through recovery and mental health support.
Real Voices
Become a Peer Support Specialist
Turn your lived experience into hope for others. As a Peer Support Specialist, you’ll use your own recovery journey to walk alongside people facing mental health or substance use challenges. With training and support, you can make a real difference in someone’s life—while building a meaningful career for yourself.